Doctoral Researchers in Psychology: Åbo Akademi University invites applications for three Doctoral Researcher positions in Psychology within the project “Psychology at the Frontiers: Asylum Interviewing and Decision-Making.” The project aims to integrate psychology and law to enhance the validity of asylum procedures, focusing on interviewing and decision-making. The positions are full-time, fixed-term appointments for up to four years, starting from January 1, 2024.
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| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Designation | Doctoral Researchers in Psychology |
| Research Area | Legal Psychology, Asylum Interviewing, Decision-Making |
| Location | Faculty of Arts, Psychology and Theology (FHPT), Turku, Finland |
| Eligibility/Qualification | Master’s degree in Psychology or a related field. |
| Job Description | Conduct independent scientific research, execute data collections and experiments, write and publish research reports, defend a PhD thesis, collaborate with other researchers, and contribute to teaching tasks. |
| How to Apply | Submit applications through the electronic application form by December 14, 2023. See Instructions on electronic applications and their appendices. |
| Last Date for Apply | December 14, 2023 |
| Disclaimer | This job post is sourced from a reliable channel. For the latest details, including application instructions and potential updates, please refer to the official Åbo Akademi University website. Ensure to verify information from the official site. |
Qualifications and Assessment:
- Master’s Degree (or equivalent) in Psychology or a related field.
- Demonstrated collaborative and organizational skills.
- Capacity to work independently.
- Strong communication skills in English (written and spoken).
- Desirable: Background in legal psychology, research assistant experience, additional academic achievements, communication skills in Finnish and/or Swedish.
Terms of Employment:
- Work time: 1612 hours per year.
- Salary based on levels 2-4 of the job demand level for teaching and researching personnel.
- Salary adjustment based on personal work performance.
- Employment period: Up to 48 months.
Application Process:
- Submit the application through the electronic application form by December 14, 2023, at 3 p.m. (Finnish time).
- Attach required documents in Swedish or English, including a free-form application letter, copies of diplomas, a research plan, curriculum vitae, list of publications, Master’s thesis copy, and reference letters.
Further Information:
- Contact Professor Jan Antfolk (jan.antfolk@abo.fi) for project-related information or HR specialist Jenni Kronqvist (jenni.kronqvist@abo.fi) for recruitment process queries.
Note: Åbo Akademi University actively promotes an even gender distribution and increased diversity in all staff groups. Application period starts on November 20, 2023, at 13:00 and ends on 14 December 2023, at 15:00.
